The mission of GrowSmart Maine is to build lasting prosperity without sacrificing the quality of life that defines Maine.

People choose to live in Maine for many reasons: our iconic landscapes and architecture, our strong sense of local community and our gritty, independent spirit. GrowSmart Maine seeks to protect and foster these strengths because we believe they are the foundation for lasting prosperity. Our goals are community revitalization, conservation of farmland, forest and shoreland, and support for sustainable economic development that will benefit not just today’s Mainers but our children and grandchildren. As the ONLY statewide organization linking ALL these interrelated goals,GrowSmart Maine works with myriad other organizations and municipalities to convene discussion and take actions to revitalize our communities and economy while protecting our natural resources. Join us

We are able to do the good statewide work due to your ongoing support. Join as an individual, business, nonprofit, or community. We love knowing we have you on our team and you have assurance that we will be showing up for communities and helping to build lasting prosperity around Maine. Thank you!

Learn more about the 2018 award winners and how you can both nominate and be nominated for the 2019 Maine Smart Growth Awards, awards designed to recognize the diverse activities that contribute to smart growth and serve as real life illustrations of the benefits it brings.

Did you know that businesses and organizations that join GrowSmart Maine at the $1000 level can receive the member benefit of a Business Profile on this site and sent out to our email list reaching thousands of potential customers? We’d love to highlight the good work you do! See all the others who agree and learn more about the benefits that await you as a Business Member of GrowSmart Maine. Help keep Maine…Maine.

We want to share the latest information and all the best stories with YOU! When interesting and relevant things are happening, we add them to our News page. Visit it often as it is always being updated with new and important news for professionals, citizens, and Maine communities.